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These breeds are considered especially easy-going, patient and child-friendly in everyday family life. The selection is based on the breed's typical character – but socialisation, training and respectful interaction between child and dog remain decisive. Every dog is an individual.
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Beagle

FCI 6 · Nr. 161

A cheerful pack hound with an incorruptible nose.

Small~12–15 years
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Bernese Mountain Dog

FCI 2 · Nr. 45

Friendly, tricolour farm and family dog from the Emmental.

Large~7–9 years
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Bichon Frisé

FCI 9 · Nr. 215

White ball of wool with a cheerful nature.

Small~14–16 years
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Bolognese

FCI 9 · Nr. 196

A calm white companion with a cloud-like coat.

Small~12–14 years
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Boston Terrier

FCI 9 · Nr. 140

The 'American Gentleman' in a tuxedo.

Small~11–14 years
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Boxer

FCI 2 · Nr. 144

Playful, loyal family dog full of energy.

Large~10–12 years
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

FCI 9 · Nr. 136

A gentle, friendly lapdog — ideal as a family and senior's dog.

Small~9–14 years
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English Cocker Spaniel

FCI 8 · Nr. 5

The cheerful 'ever-wagger' - England's most popular spaniel.

Small~12–14 years
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Eurasier

FCI 5 · Nr. 291

The balanced family dog among the spitz breeds.

Medium~12–14 years
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French Bulldog

FCI 9 · Nr. 101

Charming city dog with bat ears — affectionate and calm.

Small~9–12 years
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Golden Retriever

FCI 8 · Nr. 111

A gentle, golden family dog — patient and good-natured.

Large~10–12 years
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Great Dane

FCI 2 · Nr. 235

The elegant 'Apollo among dogs'.

Giant~7–10 years
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

FCI 2 · Nr. 58

The largest of the four Sennenhund breeds — calm, powerful, good-natured.

Very large~8–11 years
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Havanese

FCI 9 · Nr. 250

Lively Cuban Bichon for the whole family.

Small~13–15 years
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Hungarian Shorthaired Vizsla

FCI 7 · Nr. 57

Hungary's golden shadow.

Large~12–14 years
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Labrador Retriever

FCI 8 · Nr. 122

Switzerland's most popular breed — friendly, playful, uncomplicated.

Large~10–12 years
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Leonberger

FCI 2 · Nr. 145

The gentle giant from Leonberg.

Giant~8–10 years
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Miniature Poodle

FCI 9 · Nr. 172

A small, clever poodle with a big personality.

Small~13–16 years
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Newfoundland

FCI 2 · Nr. 50

The born water rescuer.

Giant~8–10 years
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Pug

FCI 9 · Nr. 253

A rounded charmer with a wrinkled face — 'multum in parvo'.

Small~12–14 years
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Samoyed

FCI 5 · Nr. 212

The smiling white sled dog from Siberia.

Medium~12–14 years
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Shih Tzu

FCI 9 · Nr. 208

A small lion dog with a princely bearing.

Small~11–14 years
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St. Bernard

FCI 2 · Nr. 61

Switzerland's national dog — heir to the rescue dogs of the Great St. Bernard.

Giant~8–10 years
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

FCI 3 · Nr. 76

A muscular powerhouse and a loving family dog. (Subject to a permit requirement in several cantons.)

Medium~12–14 years
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Standard Poodle

FCI 9 · Nr. 172

The largest of the four poodles — clever, sporty and barely shedding.

Large~12–14 years
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Whippet

FCI 10 · Nr. 162

A small, elegant sighthound - the 'pocket-sized racehorse'.

Medium~12–15 years
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White Swiss Shepherd Dog

FCI 1 · Nr. 347

Always white, intelligent and sensitive — a family and sport dog.

Medium-large~12–14 years
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